tow w/o big tow

[goodiemob]

i bought my 04 cc le about a month ago and i was planning on towing my show truck to the long distance shows. ive been reading around here for about an hour and im pretty sure i dont have the tow package, a couple dead givaways: no hitch, no tow mirrors, dont know what the tranny gauge looks like but im pretty sure i dont have it, also not sure what the gear ratio is, but i do have the tow button.

so my question is will i be able to tow my show truck with trailer to shows with out any problems. the truck is a 01 chevy s-10 2.2l with allot of suspension work, i cant imagine that the truck would way more than 4000 lbs.

thanks in advance.....

[AF-Medic]

You wont have any problem. Tow with confidence.

[kman]

the non tow package is rated for 7400 lbs or so, so measure that up against your truck and trailer. 4000 lb truck, 1500 lb trailer say, you should be good.

[TitanBlue]

Since you have an 04, check your Diff Cover to see if it has been upgraded to the Finned version. It will keep you cooler, and is an indication your lube has been changed from 80W-95 to the 75W-140 Synthetic now recommended for all Titans. Cover is available from dealer, I HIGHLY recommend you do that. The load you propose sounds fine, but upgrade the cover and oil.

04 had some failures of rears, Nissan covered them, past normal warranty. Check with your dealer.

Congrats on buying a Titan. Show some Pics of both trucks when you can, sounds interesting.

[Quartz]

TitanBlue's advice is good. Follow it and you should be fine.

[loufish]

Good advise on rear cover and lube...

Get the factory hitch package, it will come with not only the hitch, but the bolts, and relays needed for the lights.

If you're still running the factory "P" rated tires to air them up to their max pressure while towing.

Enjoy!

[geelo1]

How do I know if I have the "Big Tow Package? Sorry for the stupid question.

[TitanTeamRoper]

Originally Posted by geelo1

How do I know if I have the "Big Tow Package? Sorry for the stupid question.

Depending on what year you have, if you have a 04-07 the dead give away is the Trans temp gauge in the instrument cluster

[geelo1]

Originally Posted by TitanTeamRoper

Depending on what year you have, if you have a 04-07 the dead give away is the Trans temp gauge in the instrument cluster

Thanks- I have an 04' and yes it has the trans temp gauge in the instument cluster.Now I just need to figure out the weight of my new toyhauler & quads. I believe the trailer is 2800#'s dry and a GVW of 7000#'s.

[TitanTeamRoper]

Originally Posted by geelo1

Thanks- I have an 04' and yes it has the trans temp gauge in the instument cluster.Now I just need to figure out the weight of my new toyhauler & quads. I believe the trailer is 2800#'s dry and a GVW of 7000#'s.

you should be fine with that trailer

[loufish]

I believe the trailer is 2800#'s dry and a GVW of 7000#'s.

A TH that has an empty weight of 2800 lbs?...Doesn't sound right...

[geelo1]

Originally Posted by loufish

A TH that has an empty weight of 2800 lbs?...Doesn't sound right...

It's only a 16' TH-

[JohnS]

Originally Posted by geelo1

It's only a 16' TH-

I have been looking at toy haulers for over a month. Please post a link to this trailer or atleast tell me what kind it is.

Thanks
John

[n8stitan]

Originally Posted by TitanTeamRoper

Depending on what year you have, if you have a 04-07 the dead give away is the Trans temp gauge in the instrument cluster

What is the givaway on an '08? sorry im still learning

[geelo1]

Originally Posted by JohnS

I have been looking at toy haulers for over a month. Please post a link to this trailer or atleast tell me what kind it is.

Thanks
John

I purchased a Carson Funrunner.

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